Sydney · South Pacific · Global Markets
Connecting the Pacific
to global capital
Moana Group International builds and scales private ventures across the South Pacific — bringing high-value Pacific industries to global markets, and genuine opportunity back home.
Kava Beverages & Supply
Sandalwood & Pacific Oils
Pacific Sports Pathways
Agriculture & Vanilla
Pearls & Luxury Goods
Pacific-to-Global Distribution
About MGI
A family company with Pacific ambition
Moana Group International is a Sydney-based holding group serving as the parent entity for a portfolio of Pacific-focused ventures. We operate at the intersection of deep regional knowledge and global business infrastructure.
Our mission is straightforward: to unlock the latent potential of Pacific industries — kava, oils, agriculture, sports talent — and build globally competitive businesses that generate genuine economic returns for local communities, particularly Tonga.
Investment Pillars
Where we deploy capital
We focus on Pacific sectors with strong global demand, supply advantages, and long-term defensibility — building brands and infrastructure others can’t replicate easily.
Kava Beverages
Consumer kava products and brands built for new global audiences, riding a multi-billion dollar wellness wave with authentic Pacific heritage.
Consumer Goods
Moana Plantation Group
Technology-enabled farming programs and resilient Pacific supply chains that ensure product quality from root to shelf.
Agriculture
Moana Espoir Pathways
Talent identification and development systems giving Pacific athletes fair access to professional clubs, leagues, and sponsorships globally.
Sports & Media
Moana Ahi Company
A premium South Pacific sandalwood enterprise — hand-selected sandalwood sourced directly from the heart of the South Pacific, grown for the next generation.
Luxury Commodities
Kavalactone Ledger
The Pacific’s first independent kava market intelligence platform — tracking live prices, supply dynamics, and regional trends across Pacific island groups for serious kava buyers and industry stakeholders.
Technology
Portfolio
Active ventures
Our portfolio spans the full value chain — from farm-gate in Tonga to consumer shelves in Sydney, LA, and beyond. Each venture is designed for standalone scalability with MGI infrastructure support.
Pacific Kava Co.
Direct-to-consumer kava beverage brand targeting wellness and nightlife markets
Active
MGI Agri Supply Chain
Farm technology and supply chain infrastructure for kava and vanilla export
Scaling
Pacific Pathways Sports
Athlete representation and development bridging Pacific talent to global leagues
Scaling
Oceanic Oils & Botanicals
Premium South Pacific sandalwood enterprise, supplying luxury fragrance, wellness and pharmaceutical markets worldwide.
Development
Active Venture
Moana Plantation Group
MGI’s agricultural backbone — a technology-enabled kava farming and supply chain operation running across Tonga. From nursery seedlings to export-ready root stock, Moana Plantation Group controls quality at every stage of the kava supply chain, supplying both Pacific Kava Co. and the global wholesale market.
Active Venture
Moana Ahi Company
“Rooted in the South Pacific. Growing for the Next Generation.”
Moana Ahi Company is a premium South Pacific sandalwood enterprise, supplying hand-selected sandalwood sourced directly from the heart of the South Pacific. In partnership with Moana Plantation Group, we don’t just supply sandalwood — we grow it for the next generation.
Financial Roadmap
Built for sustainable returns
Our flagship Kava Propagation Program is executing a phased growth strategy — transitioning from a government-backed pilot to fully commercial scale by 2030. Each phase is designed to validate, then accelerate, as market conditions mature.
Underway
Raising Capital
Target Horizon
Leadership
The team behind MGI
Built by Pacific people, for Pacific communities. Our founders bring deep cultural knowledge and complementary expertise to every venture MGI builds.
A founding director and the entrepreneurial backbone of Moana Group International. Sefita drives the group’s strategic direction and investment vision, combining Tongan cultural authority with a sharp eye for commercial opportunity across Pacific markets.
Viliami brings deep operational knowledge and Pacific regional expertise to the MGI board, providing strategic oversight and advisory guidance across the group’s portfolio of ventures.
A director and key member of the founding team, Taliauli brings operational focus and Pacific community insight to MGI’s growing portfolio of ventures, supporting the group’s presence across Australian and Pacific markets.
As Director and Company Secretary, Ayman oversees MGI’s governance, compliance, and corporate administration — ensuring the group’s operations meet the standards required to attract and retain international partners and investors.
Advisory Board
Our Advisors
MGI’s advisory board brings specialised expertise and global networks to support the group’s growth across Pacific and international markets.
Drew brings valuable strategic counsel and Pacific regional networks to MGI, supporting the group’s mission to connect Pacific industries with global capital and partnership opportunities.
We are actively growing our advisory board with leaders who share our commitment to Pacific economic development and global market access.
We are actively growing our advisory board with leaders who share our commitment to Pacific economic development and global market access.
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